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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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